HC Deb 14 November 1933 vol 281 c711
8. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that, owing to the methods of marketing, stock-owners in Scotland are faced with charges which amount on an average to 5s. for a sheep, 10s. for a pig and 40s. for an ox; and if he will consider finding ways and means by which these charges can be reduced?

Sir G. COLLINS

I am aware that the existing system of marketing live stock is regarded in many quarters as unduly expensive, but I must not be taken as accepting without question all the figures mentioned by the hon. Member. A scheme regulating the marketing of pigs for the manufacture of bacon is in force throughout Great Britain, and the Scottish Reorganisation Commission is preparing a scheme for regulating the sale of fat cattle and sheep in Scotland. The report of that commission will doubtless deal with methods and costs of marketing.

Mr. LEONARD

Will the right hon. Gentleman take speedy action in this matter if I present to him figures substantiating the figures in the question?

Sir G. COLLINS

I shall be very happy to receive the figures referred to.

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